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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999
LOT 597
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 744015,case No. 688087, Ref. 2488, circa 1956.Fine and unusual, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. two body, massive, polished, faceted bezel, rounded lugs. D. black laquered with applied gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 4 - 6 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 2488Production of this reference started in 1951.This model exists as well with diamond-set bezels or enamel paintings on the dials.A similar watch, with enamel painting on the dial, is published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, p. 160.